2024 USD Dates & Prices
Departure Dates
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Adult from
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Child
2-11 years from
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DEC - 15
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$3015
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$2510
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JAN 2025 - 19
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$3015
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$2510
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FEB 2025 02, 23
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$3015
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$2510
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Price per person based on 2/3 adults sharing a room
Child 2 - 11 years must share a room with 2 adults
Infants 0 - 23 months price is from $380 for
internal domestic flight and a seat in coach only
Max occupancy per room is 3 person (including infants)
Single supplement will be an additional $715
Early bird Offer
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Book 12 weeks in advance
and
get $160 OFF per adult
and child
|
Book 09 weeks in advance
and
get $95 OFF per adult and
child
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Country Details
Country
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Capital
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Currency
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Visa Required
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Time
Zone
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Electricity
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Country
Code
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New Zealand
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Wellington
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NZD
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Yes
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UTC + 13
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230V,
50Hz
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+64
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Currency
The New Zealand dollar, code: NZD, is the official currency
and legal tender of New Zealand. Within New Zealand, it is
almost always abbreviated with the dollar sign ($), with "NZ$"
sometimes used to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated
currencies.
Additional Excursions
We design our itineraries so that all the necessary
excursions and places of interest are included to give the
passenger the best possible holiday at an affordable price.
However, often, the tour representative or local ground
operator will offer passengers additional excursions that
are designed to enhance the holiday experience and are not
included in the tour cost.
Food
Breakfast will be provided at the hotels. The breakfast is
usually in a separate dining area of the hotel and is usually a
continental breakfast, which will consist of tea, coffee,
bread, cereals, fruit and yoghurt.
Passengers can choose from vegetarian, or
non-vegetarian (Jain or Halal will not always be available)
meals. The meals are pre-set buffet, and a choice of menu is
not available. Meals will be provided with tap water only.
Dinners are usually provided within the hotel or restaurant
in a separate dining facility. You should always consult your
tour representative if you are not sure of what ingredients a
dish contains.
Foreign Office Travel Advice
For the latest travel advice from the Foreign &
Commonwealth Office click on the link below to get Country
specific details
For a full list of the latest travel advice
from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office click
here
Hotels
Not all hotels in this tour will have air-conditioning so
you should carry a small portable fan with you especially
during the summer months.
Please also note that not all hotels provide a kettle so if
hot water is required for warming milk etc. in the hotel then
it is advisable to carry a bottle warmer/kettle as well as a
thermos flask. Passengers may also want to carry a small travel
iron and hairdryer etc., as many hotel rooms may not have these
facilities.
Some hotels will provide two single beds put together as a
Double occupancy room, as this sort of configuration allows the
hotel to use a room for multi-use, we do contract with such
hotels, and you should be prepared for such eventualities.
If you use services such as the phone or mini-bar or pay TV
whilst in your room, you will have to pay the hotel directly
when you check out; these services are not included in your
tour cost.
The maximum occupancy per room on this tour is 3 person(s)
excluding infants.
Other Advisories
General
Once in New Zealand, you must carry your passport with you
at all times.
High Altitude
You should only make trips to high altitudes if you feel
healthy. The following recommendations apply:
Advanced age is no barrier to high altitude. For blood
pressure patients who are well controlled with medication, the
altitude is not a concern. Asthmatics can travel to high
altitudes without any problems. High-altitude air is less
polluted with particles that can cause an asthma attack.
Epileptics who are well controlled with medication should be
able to negotiate the altitude.
Pregnant women: There may be a certain risk for pregnancy
even without pre-existing diseases over 2500-3000 metres.
Caution is therefore advised if in doubt, please consult your
doctor in advance.
Infants: Short-term stays at the mountain tops are
unproblematic. Infants and young children are often unable to
equalise pressure during descent and are therefore increasingly
at risk of ear irritation. Regular swallowing (drinking,
sucking on a bottle) during the descent can prevent the
occurrence of irritation.
Because children can chill faster than adults, always pay
attention to sufficient protection from the cold at high
altitude. Sunglasses and a good sunscreen are necessary on the
glaciers!
High altitude visits not recommended for:
Lung and heart patients who are already short of breath
while at rest or when climbing stairs are advised not to stay
at high altitude. Patients with angina pectoris or severely
impaired performance with heart enlargement and heart failure
should not visit high altitude. Coronary artery disease (angina
pectoris) and heart enlargement with medical therapy should not
visit high altitude. Patients with a pronounced risk profile
for cardiovascular disease (smoker + high blood pressure +
diabetes + high blood fats + overweight + occasional chest
pain) should consult the doctor before visiting high
altitude.
Do not stay at high altitude after having striated muscles
or a stroke.
Pick up and Drop off points & Times
Passengers should arrive at the airport where flights are
done by Star Tours at the allocated time. If you are doing your
own flights, then you will need to meet the tour rep directly
at the arrival terminal at the destination.
You should always follow the protocol for flights as set out
by the airline. You should check the board at the airport for
any flight delays, change of gate number or any other useful
information provided by the airline.
Visas & Passports
New Zealand
British passport holders can enter New Zealand as a visitor
for up to 6 months on arrival without a visa, provided you can
satisfy an Immigration Officer that you meet the requirements
of the immigration rules. Visitors must have an onward
ticket.New Zealands immigration rules are strict,
particularly regarding employment. Visitors cannot work in New
Zealand.
All other nationals should check with the relevant
embassy.
Weather
New Zealand
New Zealand has a largely temperate climate. While
the far north has subtropical weather during summer,
and inland alpine areas of the South Island can be as cold as
10°C in winter, most of the country lies close
to the coast, which means mild temperatures, moderate rainfall,
and abundant sunshine.
Wheelchairs
We will accept lightweight manual wheelchair for travel,
subject to them being capable of being stowed in the luggage
hold of the vehicle. It is also essential that a family member
is also on tour to push the wheelchair. Star Tours will
also request hotels for suitably equipped rooms; however, this
is only on a request basis and cannot be guaranteed.
For us to request a wheelchair for you with the airline,
this request should be made to us in writing at the time of
booking. The allocation of the wheelchair will be at the
discretion of the airline/airport.